Saturday, April 28, 2018

Slow Day: Week 17 and more...

Welcome to my weekly Slow Day post, inspired by Monica from The Homespun Heart. My Word for 2018 is Slow and, in the spirit of that word, I'm taking one day each week (Wednesday) off — I'll be unplugged and offline and plan […]

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Slow Day: Week 17

Welcome to my weekly Slow Day post, inspired by Monica from The Homespun Heart. My Word for 2018 is Slow and, in the spirit of that word, I'm taking one day each week (Wednesday) off — I'll be unplugged and offline and plan to move at a slower pace, take time to do things that refresh me, and just really focus on being present and savoring the moment.

Each week, I'll be sharing a photographic peek into my Slow Day — and I'll let the pictures almost 100% speak for themselves, instead of giving many explanations. Enjoy a little peek into our lives!

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I told you last week that we finally found a table we loved for our formal dining room. We wanted something that would seat up to 10 people, that was in our budget, that would take wear & tear well, that was simple and durable, and that matched with our overall look of our house.

We were so excited to find this one as it meets all of our qualifications! The leaf is built in and when it’s fully extended (as shown above), you can seat 10 people around the table. (It’s cozy, but you can do it!)

We got 10 chairs — two have different backs and we’ll use those on the ends. They are on order and will be coming in in June.

Now we just have to find some simple wall-hangings and this room is done! We’re excited to now have seating for large groups between our kitchen table, our dining room table, our covered deck, and our walk-out basement patio!

I’m still enjoying the $0.99 flowers!

Ruth Schwenk had a new book come out this past week and she sent me this air plant. I’d never even heard of an air plant before, but I am determined not to kill it! Any advice or tips for me?

Jesse and I watched Dunkirk while the kids were at school and then I went to meet a friend for lunch. I always love it when I have leftovers to bring home for lunch the next day!

They were filming something right outside where we ate lunch so I had fun people-watching before I left for home!

We picked the kids up from school and drove to downtown Nashville for a fun family outing. I got in a little reading while we drove — until I got crazy car sick! (I’m slowly savoring this book. It’s been really thought-provoking and I don’t want it to end!)

We hit up Dave & Buster’s for another Half Price Wednesday! Our whole family is quite competitive and the kids had been researching and watching YouTube videos on the best arcades to play at Dave & Buster’s. (Yes, we are those weird people that go into these kinds of things super prepared and with a strategy!)

We did another guys versus girls competition and had a blast! We girls did better this time and we decided not to cash in our winnings but to just save them on our cards so that we can get a bigger prize next time.

On the way home, I wrote a few cards to people and then I headed out to spend the evening with my Discipleship Small Group.

It was a good Slow Day! And by the way, I am just loving taking Wednesdays off! It has made me so much healthier and productive this year — and I look forward to Wednesdays every week. I especially love the fact that I can forget about my phone for a day!

    
 

Brigette’s $77 Grocery Shopping Trip and Weekly Menu Plan for 6

Aldi

I wasn’t feeling well this week, so my sweet husband offered to “wing it,” and go grocery shopping without a list. I think he did pretty well! 🙂

1 pkg Brats – $2.99

1 container Premium Ice Cream – $3.49

1 gallon Whole Milk – $1.36

2 64-oz cartons Orange Juice – $3.38

1 pkg String Cheese – $1.75

1 pkg Spirals String Cheese – $1.99

1 pkg Deli Sliced Cheese – $1.45

1 12-oz bag Shredded Cheddar Cheese – $2.15

1 jar Deli Mustard – $1.19

1 32-oz carton Nonfat Greek Yogurt – $3.29

1 32-oz carton Half and Half – $1.59

1 can Whipped Topping – $2.65

1 16-oz carton Whipping Cream – $1.55

1 pkg Hamburger Buns – $0.65

1 pkg Hotdog Buns – $0.59

1 loaf Bread – $0.10 (!! Wish he would have bought several more to stick in the freezer at this price!)

2 dozen Eggs – $2.38

1 pkg Pepperoni – $1.95

1 Olive Oil Cooking Spray – $1.35

1 32-oz pkg Spaghetti – $1.09

1 bag Pretzels – $0.85

1 box Pure And Simple Bars – $3.99

1 1-lb box Butter – $1.99

1 Seedless Watermelon – $2.25

1 bag Broccoli Crowns – $1.45

1 3-lb bag Pink Lady Apples – $2.89

1 bag Fresh Brussel Sprouts – $1.89

1 large tub Organic Spring Mix – $3.79

2 pkgs Baby Lettuce – $3.70

1 bag Fresh Green Beans – $0.99

1 3-lb bag Sweet Potatoes – $1.59

1 bag Radishes – $0.49

1 Pineapple – $0.89

1 pkg Applesauce Squeeze Pouches – $1.69

1 Cabbage – $1.29

2 pkgs Baby Carrots – $1.30

1 16-oz bag Mini Cucumbers – $1.69

2 heads Cauliflower – $3.98

1 pkg Zucchini – $0.99

1 3-pk Multi-Colored Peppers – $2.49

1 bunch Organic Bananas (1.49lbs @ $0.41/lb) – $0.61

Total: $77.23

Grocery Total for the Week: $77.84

Weekly Menu Plan

Breakfasts

Everyone is responsible for making/cleaning up their own breakfasts. Choices include:

Cereal, Yogurt, Toast, Scrambled/Boiled/Fried Eggs, Veggie Omelets, Fruit

Lunches

Baked Sweet Potatoes, Pineapple, Cucumbers, Pretzels

Turkey and Cheese Sandwiches, Fruit/Applesauce Pouches, Carrots x 2

Build-Your-Own-Tossed-Salad (Lettuce, Chopped Assorted Fresh Veggies, Shredded Cheese, Craisins, Hard Boiled Eggs, Dressing), Apples x 2

Peanut Butter on Rice Cakes, Cheese Sticks, Carrots, Watermelon

Leftovers

Dinners

Grilled Brats, Steamed Cauliflower and Broccoli, Make-Ahead Butterhorns, Homemade Ice Cream Cake (Birthday Meal for my Husband)

Chicken SpaghettiBread Machine French Bread, Roasted Brussel Spouts, Pineapple

Grilled Turkey Burgers on the Grill, Grilled Green Beans, Watermelon

Shepherd’s Pie, Make-Ahead Butterhorns, Tossed Salad

Dinner Out (before my daughter’s orchestra concert – we have to drop her off early, and it’s a 45-minute drive)

Build-Your-Own-Burritos (Seasoned Venison Meat, Shredded Cheese, Shredded Lettuce, Salsa, Plain Greek Yogurt, Homemade Tortillas), Pineapple, Roasted Cauliflower

Leftovers